US Bridges

CR 16 Peterson Rd. over West Branch Lost Creek

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 0.19 E. of CR21 · Structure no. 5530785

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
742
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 Peterson Rd. over West Branch Lost Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 16 Peterson Rd. over West Branch Lost Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 742 vehicles a day, roughly 75% of them trucks, projected to reach 999 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 16 Peterson Rd.
CrossesWest Branch Lost Creek
Location0.19 E. of CR21
RouteCounty Highway C0016
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10253, -84.13083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic742 (2018)
Projected traffic999 by 2038
Trucks75%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 16 Peterson Rd. over West Branch Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16 Peterson Rd. over West Branch Lost Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 16 Peterson Rd. over West Branch Lost Creek carry?

About 742 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 75% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 Peterson Rd. over West Branch Lost Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16 Peterson Rd. over West Branch Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.